What is Abdominal Acupuncture Therapy

Abdominal Acupuncture was developed in China over the last two decades and is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. It is basically acupuncture performed on the stomach. The theory behind this form of acupuncture is similiar to those mild needling system theories such as Auricular Acupuncture. The new Abdominal Acupuncture system believes that the abdomen and navel also possess points associated to the entire body. We need only stimulate specific points on the abdomen, and this will in turn send signals to the problem area, in many cases providing immediate relief to the patient.

By focusing acupuncture therapy in this region, all parts of the body can be treated because energy flows are concentrated in this area. The technique has been found to be particularly powerful in the treatment of TCM's internal organ disorders, joint problems and muscle pain, and is also ideal in the treatment of chronic or long term diseases.

Advantages of Abdominal Acupuncture

1. Very simple and easy to learn technique. There is less points used in Abdominal Acupuncture compared to traditional acupuncture.
   
   
2. The patient will be in a comfortable and relaxed position whilst undertaking treatment. The body will be lying flat exposing only the abdomen.
   
   
3. Procedure is virtually painless for the patient. Unlike traditional acupuncture techniques, this method does not require a strong needling penetration therefore, eliminating the minor pain and soreness occurred during traditional acupuncture. It is ideal for people who have a psychological fear of needles.
   
   
4. Close proximity of needles to organs gives an almost immediate relief to many disorders.
   
   
5. Is a safe, natural and reliable treatment method with little side effects.
   

Why Learn a New Concept (By Dr. Yi Xiang)

Over the last couple of years, we have witnessed the popularity of Abdominal Acupuncture rising throughout the world. It is a completely new concept which uses the basic foundations of traditional acupuncture and modern day medical theories; the result us a superior form of acupuncture.

In China and in countries worldwide, it is evident that medical doctors and patients prefer this new method of acupuncture. I have taught many students in the past, doctors from America, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Spain and so forth, all my students have written back reporting the wondrous effects of Abdominal Acupuncture on their return home.

Countries such as Italy, Greece and Singapore are much more developed in terms of Abdominal Acupuncture, the reason being that they have already organised numerous Abdominal Acupuncture training programmes. The media and press in these countries has been swift to publicize the advantages of Abdominal Acupuncture to the nation, making Abdominal Acupuncture as popular as ever.

In April 2004, I took part in an Abdominal Acupuncture training programme in Italy held by our Italian counterparts. The results of the onsite demonstrations amazed every doctor in the room, reinforcing their desire to learn more about the new methodolgy.

Practitioners of traditional acupuncture in China are also amazed by the healing abilities of Abdominal Acupuncture. Many well-established medical doctors having learnt Abdominal Acupuncture have said "..... even though I have practised acupuncture for 30 to 40 years, if I did not see the results of Abdominal Acupuncture with my own eyes, I would not have believed the strange and miraculous effects that the acupuncture has on most ailments and disorders". It is a common known fact that Abdominal Acupuncture is a painless, safe and highly effective treatment method; some have even nicknamed it to be the Jewel of the Orient.

The purpose of setting up such training programmes is to promote the new acupuncture technique as a new treatment method to all UK practitioners. This is in aid of educating and nurturing the UK acupuncture market, and to help existing acupuncture practitioners advance in their profession so they do not fall behind in technology.

By utilising a painless, highly effective and easy to accept form of acupuncture like Abdominal Acupuncture; your patient's faith and confidence in you will grow as you too grow and advance with technology.